Louisville Cardinals fans had a lot to celebrate Monday night, but Louisville Metro Police said some of that celebrating turned violent.While they're hoping the Lady Cards will give fans another reason to celebrate Tuesday night, they want everyone to play it safe.It was a stark contrast from Monday night's crowds at Cardinal Towne to Tuesday. Police said this is where it all went down.While police did have some issues, they're making the same preparations for Tuesday night and asked the public to have fun, but do it safely.Police had to step in after celebrations went from fun to dangerous.Police said moments before they launched pepper balls into a swarm of people, authorities were trying to help a woman whose clothes were being taken off in the crowd.Then, they said they became the target; one officer was hit in the head with a bottle.Police said the relentless crowds didn't give in and get out of Cardinal Boulevard until about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday."One love, Cardinals baby, one love," said Louisville student Dylan Griffith.A burning mattress was thrown from a window, a shooting happened in the area and there were more than 20 arrests later. But police said while there were some tense moments, most fans behaved."Our community's response to that was generally appropriate. It was a great day to celebrate and people celebrated. Unfortunately, there were some problems," said LMPD Chief Steve Conrad.And while police are hoping for another championship trophy after Wednesday's women's championship, they'd rather not have another round of problems.Police said they want everyone to have a good time, but remind people there are safer ways to do so.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

Louisville Cardinals fans had a lot to celebrate Monday night, but Louisville Metro Police said some of that celebrating turned violent.

While they're hoping the Lady Cards will give fans another reason to celebrate Tuesday night, they want everyone to play it safe.

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It was a stark contrast from Monday night's crowds at Cardinal Towne to Tuesday. Police said this is where it all went down.

While police did have some issues, they're making the same preparations for Tuesday night and asked the public to have fun, but do it safely.

Police had to step in after celebrations went from fun to dangerous.

Police said moments before they launched pepper balls into a swarm of people, authorities were trying to help a woman whose clothes were being taken off in the crowd.

Then, they said they became the target; one officer was hit in the head with a bottle.

Police said the relentless crowds didn't give in and get out of Cardinal Boulevard until about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.